MOT Status
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84,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ( nearside on limit ) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ( nearside on limit ) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Slight damage to NS front tyre sidewall
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Slight damage to NS front tyre sidewall
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D23 BYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2012 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D23 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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D23 BYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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